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Ukraine to Deploy Robotic Dog Units on Frontline

February 7, 2025 @ 08:40 AM

Ukraine's military is set to deploy robotic dog units to the frontline against Russian forces, aiming to enhance battlefield operations while reducing risks to personnel, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced. The quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) will be equipped with mounted weapons and integrated into combat brigades

Netherlands Acquires First Batch of L3Harris Radios Under ‘Foxtrot’ Program

February 7, 2025 @ 06:43 AM

The Netherlands armed forces are set to receive the first batch of new military radios next year as part of the ‘Foxtrot program, aimed at modernizing tactical communication and IT infrastructure. This was

Indian MoD to Procure Locally-made Rockets for Pinaka MLRS Worth $1.1 Billion

February 6, 2025 @ 05:37 PM

The India Ministry of Defence has inked contracts with local companies- Economic Explosive Limited and Munitions India Limited for the procurement of Area Denial Munition (ADM Type-1) and High Explosive Pre Fragmented Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets respectively for PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) worth Rs 10,147 crore. In addition, a contract...

Finland to Build New TNT Plant to Feed Demand for Weapons in...

February 4, 2025 @ 11:34 AM

The Finnish Ministry of Defense (MoD) has signed a letter of intent with explosives manufacturer Oy Forcit Ab to procure trinitrotoluene (TNT) worth €255 million to feed the increased demand for bombs, missiles and other explosive charges. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced on January 31, that Oy Forcit Ab will build...

UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles

February 1, 2025 @ 04:31 PM

The United Arab Emirates EDGE Group has signed a contract with Hungary to supply CARACAL sniper rifles, Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky announced after the UAE–Hungary Business Roundtable in Abu Dhabi. The agreement is part of broader defence cooperation between the two countries

French Armament Directorate Orders Renovation of 100 Leclerc Tanks

January 31, 2025 @ 08:00 AM

The French Armament Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for the

French DGA Orders Air Defense, Anti-drone Systems From MBDA & KNDS

January 31, 2025 @ 06:50 AM

The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) ordered new surface-to-air defense (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems from MBDA & KNDS France worth €600 million. A first order, placed with MBDA France, concerns eight VL MICA launchers as well as munitions for the Air and Space Force

Latvia to Procure 42 ASCOD IFVs from Spain's General Dynamics Land Systems

January 30, 2025 @ 01:27 PM

Latvia has signed a €373 million contract with Spains General Dynamics European Land Systems - Santa Bárbara Sistemas to procure 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles for the National Armed Forces. The agreement was signed today by Latvian National Armaments Director Major General Andis Dilāns and company Vice President Alejandro Page Hernandez

Italy to Procure 380 KF51 Panther Tanks, 1,050 IFVs

January 30, 2025 @ 10:14 AM

Italys Ministry of Defence announced plans to acquire up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks (MBTs) and more than 1,000 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) as part of a modernization program. The initiative was revealed at the IAV 2025 conference, with a total investment expected to surpass €10 billion,

India Oks Pinaka Rocket Deal worth $1.2B

January 30, 2025 @ 06:54 AM

The Indian government has reportedly approved a ₹10,200 crore ($1.2 billion) deal to procure ammunition for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, with contracts set to be signed by March 31

Hungary Prepares First Lynx-equipped Battalion for Operational Readiness

January 27, 2025 @ 09:59 AM

Hungary is finalizing preparations for its first battalion equipped with Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), marking the units initial operational readiness. The

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